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This document discusses stone masonry, its history of use in India, typical damage patterns seen in past earthquakes, and key earthquake-resistant features recommended for stone masonry construction. Stone has long been used in Indian building, but traditional methods are very vulnerable to collapse in quakes, as demonstrated by deaths in past events. The document outlines construction techniques specified by Indian standards to improve earthquake resistance, such as limiting wall thickness, using cement mo
- Author
- kishan
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- EN